Report Cards / Weekly Update

Families of Room 31 ~

Just a reminder about a few things ~

1.  REPORT CARDS were sent home today in your child's blue communication folder.  Please keep the paper report card at home, yet send the signed envelope back to school with your child.

2.  Communication folder / homework folder - may assessments (all that you've seen already ) have been sent home in your child's homework folder or communication folder.  Please CLEAN these out.  The communication folder should come back EMPTY and your child's homework folder should be empty except for any current work this week.

3.  HEALTH HOMEWORK - Mrs. LeMay assigned health homework last Friday.  It is due by this current Friday.

4.  READING TAKES YOU PLACES / MATH FACT SHEETS - After the winter vacation, I will be sending home a sheet sharing how many READING TAKE YOU PLACE and MATH FACT PRACTICE SHEETS your child has returned.  In order for your child to receive a GOLD MEDAL a the end of the year, they need to complete 10 reading slips AND 5 math fact practice sheets.  Many children have brought in several reading papers and at least one math.  It would be my hope by now that they would have completed at least THREE READING slips and ONE Math fact sheet.  Please check with your child to see if they have turned these in.  If you child completes one (reading or math) yet, not the other this year, they will receive an alternate medal at the end of the year ceremony.  If they do not complete or participate in either, then they will not receive a medal.    The slips are readily available to your child in class and can be locate on our class blog for you to print out.

5.  A HEART FELT THANK YOU ~  At this time of year, I often take time to reflect on the positive moments in my life and stop and think of the reasons I have to be grateful.  Coming to work each day and working with your children is the BEST medicine / job I could ever wish for.  Wishing all my families happy holidays and a safe, healthy 2017

If you have any questions / concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Kelly Finneran
4ht Grade Teacher
Coolidge School

SNOWMEN PROJECTS = TEAMWORK!

Each group and the snowmen they made during our SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL today!

SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL

Our completed window snowmen!  Which snowman did your group make??

UPDATE: Week of December 5th

Families of Room 31 ~

Just a few updates regarding this weeks week / homework / schedule.

1.   TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6^th  - ½ DAY OF SCHOOL - Dismissal is at 12:15.  Please send your child with a snack.  We will NOT have lunch at school.    There will be NO music class this Tuesday.

2.  GINGERBREAD SHOPPING – Our class is scheduled to shop on TUESDAY DECEMBER 6^th at 9:00.  If you child is planning on shopping, please send them with their money tomorrow.   Also, if you child is a parent drop off student, please make sure they arrive closer to 8:45 so they have time to get unpacked prior to shopping.

3.  SCIENCE TEST – A study guide was sent home last week for our science test on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7^th.  Please make sure your child is reviewing for this test. They can review the study guide AS WELL AS the links attached to the science section of this blog.

4.  VOCABULARY REVIEW QUIZ – this FRIDAY, December 9^th, the students will have a REVIEW quiz on lists 1 – 4 for vocabulary.  The study paper was send home today.  Please make sure they are reviewing these words this week for the quiz.

5.  SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT – the students have been working diligently in class on either a KEYNOTE or FLIPBOOK project on the East Region.  This project will be graded as a test grade.  They will not be studying at home for any of test on this region. 

6.  REPORT CARDS – The grading term has officially ended (except for the science test / social studies project).  Report cards will be sent home on Monday, December 19^th  

7.  SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL – Our Snowflake festival will be held on Friday, December 16^th from 11:00 – 1:00.  Mrs. Thibeault, our room mother, has created a sign-up genius, as I need at least 5 parent volunteers to assist he groups in creating geometric window snowmen.     If you are able to assist on this day – please go to the following link

and sign up or email me and let me know you can make it!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44a4a922a1f85-snowflake

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let me know.

Kelly Finneran

Pre-Conference Forms

Parent Conference Day is Tuesday November 8th.

Students WILL NOT be in school this day.

Just a heads up about some homework I assigned today.  Your child should have brought home a pre-conference forms this afternoon.  I would appreciate it if you could take the time to complete the form and send it back as soon as you can.  Our time is limited during our parent conference and I want to take sure that I address any questions you may have during our conference.

Thanks for taking the time to fill the pre-conference form out.

Regards -

Miss Finneran

RECORDERS NEEDED

If your child did NOT purchase a recorder and are bringing in one from home - please BRING IT TO SCHOOL on TUESDAY OCTOBER 25th.

Thanks -  Miss Finneran 

READING INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The Reading Incentive Program at Coolidge has begun!

Students have brought home their reading sheets to be turned in when fully completed.  Students in fourth grade are required to read for every 30 minutes.  Once they ahve read a total of 30 minutes, they may mark off the book on the sheet or color the book on hte sheet.  Once the ENTIRE paper is completed, parents are asked to SIGN the sheet.   We would like the students to turn in 10 reading sheets to complete the program for the medal ceremony which is held in June.

MY NIGHTLY ASSIGNED READING does COUNT  TOWARDS THIS PROGRAM !    If students read 20 minutes a night for my homework, 3 night of twenty minute reading will equal 3 books for the Reading Incentive program. 

Our classroom will have a  reading recorder who will keep track of the sheets as they are passed in.   I do ask that the sheets are passed in on an individual basis throughout the year, not 10 sheets at the end of the year. 

The sheets are readily available in our classroom and / or on this blog! 

Here's hoping EVERY student receives a medal in June!

Kelly Finneran

COOLIDGE SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Fall Fundraiser:  KidStuff Coupon Book

By now you should have received the KidStuff Coupon Book that went home last week, with valuable coupons, good for up to 16 months.   Thanks to those families who have already purchased the KidStuff Coupon Book!   Coolidge will earn 50% profit for each book sold.  Using just a few of those coupons saves you the $25 book cost.

This is not a sample book for you to keep. If you want to purchase this awesome coupon book, please make checks payable to Coolidge PTO. 
If you do not wish to buy the book, please return it to school.

Money or book return is due by October 28th

Morning Announcements

Enjoy Max and Alan as they share our morning announcements today!

Great job!

Max & Alan Morning Announcements

IPads and School Pictures!

Items to watch for: 

1. iPad Agreement Form and Family Letter - These items were sent home today in your child's homework folder. Please read the letter regarding  the use of iPads in 4th grade. I have read the letter to the class. Also, please review the yellow iPad Agreement Form with your child.  We review the form  in class today, but it is important to discuss it together at home.

Please SIGN the yellow form and send it back to school tomorrow. We have begun using iPads regularly in class and it is important that the students / families are aware of the expectations. 

2. iPad Email from the district (Brian L'Heureux) - This email will briefly explain the 1:2 iPad program for fourth graders, and also has important information regarding making passwords with your child.

3. SCHOOL PICTURE DAY is tomorrow - Wednesday 9/28.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Kelly Finneran

Morning Announcements

Enjoy as Taylor and Giovanna share the morning announcements today!

Great job!

Taylor and Giovanna

CURRICULUM NIGHT

CURRICULUM NIGHT

September 22,  2016

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Coolidge School

Room 31

I will begin promptly at 6:30 ,as there is much to share.

Mrs. Clouter will be meeting with all parents in the gymnasium at 7:15.

Don’t forget to sign up for your parent conference which will be held on Tuesday, November 8^th.    I have also set aside some alternative dates (before / after school) to best accommodate everyone’s schedule.

Lastly, the PTO is asking that parents share their contact information so room parents can reach out.  There will be a form for this next to the parent conference sign up. 

I’m looking forward to sharing the excitement and expectations happening in our class!

Homework Communication

Just a few heads up about homework today / this week.

READING LOG - they are to read for 20 minutes and record their reading.  The log is to be brought back tomorrow SIGNED by an adult.  Please check to make sure they have met the requirements listed at the bottom of the page.

MATH

A.  GOALS - please check over your child's math goals.  Sign the goal sheet and return only the goals sheet.  The letter (blue paper) and their work can stay home.

B.  PAGES  1 - 4.   In class we did samples from each section.  Please have your child do their best they can do.  This should take them about 15 minutes.  If it takes longer, they may stop and you can sign that they have worked (focused and really worked at it for 15 minutes) and we can finish the rest in school for morning work.
 
 CONTINENT and OCEAN quiz -  Next Tuesday September 13th, the children have a quiz on the continent and oceans.  You will see that they have a study paper and a few practice papers to help them.  The practice papers do not have to come back to school   This should be review for the fourth graders.

BLUE COMMUNICATION FOLDERS - please make sure the BLUE COMMUNICATION folders are cleaned out on the day they go home and have your child return the folder to school tomorrow.

Thanks for your continued support.  IF you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Kelly Finneran

Day Two

Families of Room 31 ~

We had another WONDERFUL day in fourth grade.  We accomplished quite a bit today.  We completed the first of our spelling inventories, our multiplication fact quizzes, our Hopes and Dreams (student goal setting for the first part of the year) and started working on our All About Me Bags.

A few important homeworking pieces for you to know:

1.  Please check to see that your child has completed their homework and SIGN their planner. Your child's planner needs to be signed EVERYNIGHT throughout the school year.  It is okay to initial if you prefer.  You will see that either I or Mrs. Grout, our fourth grade classroom aide, will initial each child's planner each day.

2.  Tonight your child will need to discuss with you a HOMEWORK PLAN.  Please review this with them and SIGN it.  Students are to bring this back to school TOMORROW.

3.  PARENTS HOPES and DREAMS -  Today your child will bring home a reflection paper for your to fill out.  This paper will help me get a better sense of your child through your eyes. Please take the time to fill it out and send it back.  If you need MORE TIME than tonight, please take your time, yet make sure you send it back to school with your child on Tuesday of next week.  If any of you prefer to type your responses, I can send it to your electronically. Please just email me and let me know.

4.  SNEAKERS - tomorrow the students have PE / GYM.  They will need to wear their sneakers EVERY THURSDAY.

Lastly, just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL for students this FRIDAY or the following MONDAY. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email or by a note.

Thanks for your support!

FIRST DAY - August 30, 2016

Families of Room 31!!

What a wonderful first day we all experienced!!!   I was so excited to have my room filled with eager and excited students!  

Today we spent some time with Miss Fallis – our music teacher.  We spent some time unpacking and labeling our supplies.   Some supplies  -  the extras we did not ask for, were sent home (or to be kept in their backpacks) as we don’t have room to store them in our small buckets. 

Today the children will come home with their planners and homework folders. The homework folder and planner are to travel between home and school on a daily basis.   In their homework folder are three forms that need to be signed and returned tomorrow.

    •  Fair Play Slip
    •  Nature Trail Form
    •  Bullying Pledge

Please review these forms tonight and send them back with your child in the morning.   I also ask that you:

    •  send your child to school each day with a WATERBOTTLE and SNACK. 
           Remember to be allergy aware!
    •  sign your child’s planner EVERY NIGHT throughout the school year.

Please clean out the blue communication folder and send it back to school tomorrow!

Tomorrow the students will have ART.   Our PE class will be on Thursday. Just a reminders - Friday is a day off for students as teachers attend a professional development training.

I look forward to a GREAT YEAR!   Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Miss Finneran

COMPLETION CEREMONY

Just a reminder that the Completion Ceremony for our 4th grade class is tomorrow - Monday June 20th at 9:30.  Please make sure your child arrives to school at the usual time as we need to get the entire 4th grade assembled as a group before the ceremony begins. 

We ask that your children dress for the occasion.  They children may bring a change of clothes to school to change into after the ceremony.  We have other activities later in the day.  They may feel more comfortable in more comfortable, cool clothing!

I's also like to take the time to thank all of my families for a wonderful year!  I have thoroughly enjoyed working with your children.  Not a day went by that they did not bring a smile to my face.  I am so proud of the growth they have made academically as well as emotionally.  They are most certainly ready for firth grade.  If ever you or your child have a question, please don't ever hesitate to get in touch.

It has been an HONOR and PRIVILEGE to have been your child's teacher!

End of Year Update

The end of the year is fast approaching.  I want to send out a few a few important reminders.

1.  BACKPACKS - We are beginning to send things home a few items at a time.  Please make sure you / your child cleans out their backpack EVERY NIGHT.  The only item they should have in there in the morning is their planner / homework folder.

2.  HOMEWORK FOLDERS / PLANNER -  the last day the students need to bring their planner to school is FRIDAY.  Please have them bring only their homework folder on Monday to being home any loose / final papers.

3.  COMPLETION CEREMONY -  Please join us on MONDAY, June 20th at 9:30 for our 4th grade Completion Ceremony.  All the students will be receiving their Reading medals during this ceremony.  We do ask that the student dress appropriately for the occasion.  They may bring a change of clothes to change into for the remainder of the day.  The ceremony should be over around 11:00.

4.  T-SHIRTS - The students will be receiving their 4th grade T-shirts on MONDAY.  We do ask that they wear them to school on Tuesday, June 21st, our final day of school.

5.  LAST DAY - it is half day the final day of school (June 21st).    Dismissal will be at 12:15.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Field Day / Tracks for Technology

                                         
Just a reminder that Friday, June 10th, is FIELD DAY and TRACKS for TECHNOLOGY.
IF your child did not purchase a lunch in advance, please make sure you send them to school with a BAGGED / DISPOSABLE lunch.  Please write their name of the lunch bag.    It is suppose to be a nice, cool day yet we will be in the sun.  Please apply sunscreen on at home before they leave.

                          TRACKS FOR TECHNOLOGY

In the afternoon, Coolidge is also holding its annual TRACKS for TECHNOLOGY.  Thanks to those families that have already send in their donations / fundraising.  All donations  / fundraising can be accepted up to tomorrow's event. 

Looking forward to the kids having a great day!

IMPORTANT DATES: Week of May 31st

We have a few events this week that you need to be aware of.

                            EVENING CHORUS CONCERT 
                                    Wednesday, June 1st

Miss Fallis should have sent home information about this evening events.  Please make sure your child wears their CHORUS attire to school and in the evening for the concert.  The children should know what this is.  We will have a dress rehearsal during the day for the rest of the school.  I hope to see many of you there this evening.

                                            FIELD TRIP
                LOWELL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
                                    Thursday, June 2nd

Students must be dropped off at school by 7:50 A.M.

The buses will be leaving promptly at 8:00 A.M.

 

      

•   The students and chaperones need to report directly to their classrooms when they arrive.  Chaperones are to check in at the office.  The buses will be leaving at 8:00 AM sharp!  We will return to Coolidge for the usual dismissal.

•  Pack a bag lunch that can be completely thrown away when finished.   Lunches need to be in a plastic or paper bag with a name and teacher's name clearly printed on it BEFORE arriving at school.  NO GLASS containers please!!  Remember our time for lunch will be limited by the programs' schedules, so please be sure that your child's packed lunch is reasonable and nutritious.  

•  Cameras are allowed.  Rules of the museum regarding photography will have to be followed. 

•  IPods and tables are okay to use on the bus, BUT games / music MUST be appropriate.  Please be aware that electronic devices with the exception of cameras will be LEFT ON THE BUS during the field trip and may be unsupervised.  To avoid potential problems, it's strongly suggested that they be kept at home.    

•  Program requires some outside walking, rain or shine.  Wear comfortable shoes / sneakers and dress appropriately for the day's weather! 

 

TRACKS for TECHNOLOGY

FRIDAY, JUNE 10th

The 2016 Tracks for Technology commercial is now out and playing on channel 329.

Below is the link to the commercial:

Tracks for Technology 2016 Commercial

Information will be coming home soon.  The event will take place on June 10th after Field Day!
Your children have all been direct recipients of the technology fundraising of the past years - whether if be with the iPads we use daily or the Interactive White Board Projectors in our room.  It is this fundraising event that has helped Coolidge build their technology capacity! 


Thanks in advance for your support!

PARCC REMINDER

Monday through Thursday, May 16th – 19th, our fourth grade students will be taking the MATH portion of the PARCC performance based assessments. The students are well prepared and their math skills have grown throughout the year.  It is time for their talents to shine!

Here are a few reminders that we’ve discussed with the students:

1.  ARRIVE TO SCHOOL ON TIME! 

This is key for those students that do not take the bus.  PARCC testing is scheduled to begin shortly after 9:15 on each of the days. It is important that we have time to talk with the students prior to beginning the day’s assessment, so arriving on time is essential. The students will have a 60 minute time limit for test taking each day. Time management will be essential!!

2.  Get a good night’s sleep!

3.  Eat a healthy breakfast.

4.  Bring a WATER BOTTLE to school!

5.  Wear comfortable, appropriate layered clothing.

6.  Remember to use all the strategies that they have learned and practiced.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

PARCC REMINDER

PARCC REMINDER

Monday, May 2, Wednesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 5 our fourth grade students will be taking the ELA portion of PARCC performance based assessments.  The students are well prepared and have certainly progressed in their reading and writing skills throughout the year.  It is time for their talents to shine!

Here are a few reminders that we’ve discussed with the students:

1.  ARRIVE TO SCHOOL ON TIME!

This is key for those students that do not take the bus.  PARCC testing is scheduled to begin shortly after 9:15.  It is important that we have some time to talk with the students prior to the beginning of the give day's assessment.  It is important to note, there is a  90 minute time limit for test taking each day.  Time management will be key!! 

2.  Get a good night's sleep!

3.  Eat a good, healthy breakfast.

4.  Bring a WATER BOTTLE to school!

5.  Wear comfortable, appropriate layered clothing!

6.  Remember to use all the strategies which they have learned and practiced!

NEXT SCHEDULED PARCC - MATH
 ~  May 16th - 19th

 

Morning Announcements

                                                                                                                                                             Here is the link to Viviane and Thiago as they share the morning announcements.

Great Job!

Morning Announcements

Morning Announcements

Here is the link to Jake and Anish reading the morning announcements today!

Great job!

 

 

https://youtu.be/5TxZfNcdpfM 

Morning Announcements

Here is the link to Kiira and Cooper reading the morning announcements today!

Great job!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvyKgrtfcv8

April 4th Weekly Update

Well.... just when we thought it was spring, winter pops back to let us know it is still around.

1.  RECESS this week.  Please make sure your child is dressed for the cooler temperatures this week.  Many have been wearing shorts and no coat.  We will be outside and they will need to be dressed for the weather.

2.  SOCIAL STUDIES TEST -  MONDAY April 4th.  They have had close to 10 nights to study so I know they should be prepared!  The study guide covers all that will be on the test.  Reading over the pages of the chapter listed should also help out.  Please make sure your child returns their book

3.  REPORT CARDS - report cards are being sent home in the MONDAY folder.  Please keep the report card but sign the envelope and return it with your child on Tuesday.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me.

4.  FIELD TRIP SLIP - On Monday, a permission slip for our upcoming June field trip is going home.  Please fill it out and return it to school with the money by the date listed.  We will need chaperones for this trip.  If we have too many volunteers, I will place the adult names in a hat to choose.  Those parents attending will need to have an up to date CORI. 

5.  HALF DAY - Tuesday April 5th.  Dismissal will be at 12:15!

6.  SPRING FLING - tickets are on sale for the SPRING FLING that takes place on Friday April 8th.  Please consider joining the school community for this event.  Thanks for all of you who contributed to our SPORT basket that will be raffled off at this event.

7.  BOOK FAIR - The book fair runs through Friday April 8th.  You child can bring money any day to shop.  It will also be open for the early portion of the Spring Fling Friday night.

Thanks for your continued support.

tomorrow.  They will need in tin school when we begin out map work on the WEST this week.

SS. TEST / SPRING FLING / TISSUES

It's hard to believe that April is approaching us so quickly.  Below are just a few important pieces of information:

 

1.  SPRING FLING - Thanks to those 9 families that have sent in either the $5.00 or the SPORTS ITEM in support of our class basket.  The Spring Fling is on the evening of April 8th.  It is a great family night and a wonderful fundraiser for the PTO.  Please do you part and consider supporting sending in your money or item on MONDAY.  WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

2.  SOCIAL STUDIES TEST - On Friday, I sent home a study guide and the students' social studies textbook.  They are going to have a test on the MIDWEST on Monday April 4th.  I wanted to give the families at least a week to prepare and the possibility of studying over TWO weekends.  Please review the notes / text with your child.  The test will be similar in format to the previous test on the South.    Please keep your child's textbook at home to review until Monday, April 4th.  

3. TISSUES  -  Our classroom is running seriously low on our tissue supply.  The last of the winter colds and the beginning of allergy season is taking its toll on our supply.  Please consider picking up an extra box of tissues when you are shopping and sending it in with your child.  This should help us get through the remainder of the school year.

As always, thanks for your continued support.  If you have any questions / concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

SPRING FLING SPORT ITEMS NEEDED

On Friday, April 8th, Coolidge will be holding it's Annual Spring Fling Ice Cream Social event.

The PTO will be putting together baskets to raffle off during this event.  Our classroom has been assigned the SPORT theme. We are asking each student to bring in an item that fits the sport theme, or $5, and the PTO will shop for you. The PTO asks that all items be sent into our classroom by Monday, March 28th, so that they'll have time to assemble the baskets.

Thank you in advance for your support and to those families that have already sent in cash or a sports item!

JOIN US! Most Likely to Succeed Viewing

MOST LIKELY to SUCCEED

Please consider joining me at the screening of  Most Likely to Succeed on Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30pm in the SHS auditorium where we will view and discuss this compelling film. 

Below is a brief synopsis of the film.

The current educational system in the United States was developed a century ago during the rise of the industrial age and was once the envy of the world. However, the world economy has since transformed profoundly, but the US education system has not. Schools are attempting to teach and test skills, when mastered, that still leave graduates woefully unprepared for the 21st Century. After presenting this problem, the documentary focuses on the story of a school in San Diego that is completely rethinking what the experience of going to school looks like. As we follow students, parents and teachers through a truly unorthodox school experience, the audience is forced to consider what sort of educational environment is most likely to succeed in the 21st century? 

Feb. 9th Update

SOCIAL STUDIES TEST
I want to again remind everyone that there is a social studies test on the south this THURSDAY.  The students took home their STUDY GUIDE and their SOCIAL STUDIES text book last Wednesday to being studying.  I was surprised to see several of their text books still in their backpacks today.  The cover page of the study guide breaks down what is expected on the test.  It is important that the students are reviewing both their notes and their text book every night.  There is no spelling this week so the students can devote more time to their studying.  Please take the time to review this material with them.  They need to return the text book to school on THURSDAY.

HEALTH HOMEWORK
The students were assigned health homework from Mrs. LeMay last Tuesday.  It was due today.  Only 9 students passed it in.  The students were told last week that this assignment counts as a test grade.  Please make sure they return the assignment COMPLETED tomorrow.

TFK BOOKLETS
We need your help!  Mrs. Clouter already shared but it begs repeating. We are critically behind with our Time for Kids campaign. Please do your part to fill 7 entries in your family’s book so that we can continue to provide this important resource at no cost to our school. Only 8 students from our class have returned their booklets.  If you are not going to fill yours out, please return it to school so it can be filled out by someone else.  TFK is a GREAT NONFICTION resource and it is quite a savings to get this subscription FREE.  Our class this year is benefiting from last years group filling our and returning the booklets!

BLUE COMMUNICATION FOLDERS  / PLANNERS
 Just reminder for parents that the blue communications folders go home the first day of every week.  PLEASE look for this in your child's backpack, take out the memo's / corrected work and send it back to school the next day with your child.  Recently , I have had a few students return their folders with ALL their work / memo's in there.    Also, please remember to check your child's planner and sign it every night!

CONFERENCES
I am in the process of setting up / meeting with my students and their families for the next round of conferences.  I choose to do this as a check in point to review strengths and areas of concern / focus with my students and their families.   I have already met with some families but will be reaching out to set these up with my families either before school or after school.  Each conference should last about 1/2 hour.  Be on the lookout for an email in the near future if you have not already received one.  If you have a preferred time (before school or after school), please send me an email so I can assign you a date in the time slot that works for you.

SNOW DAY UPDATE

Looks like Mother Nature and the Punxsutawney Phil are clashing.    I just wanted to remind everyone of a few things:

SOCIAL STUDIES TEST - The students have their study guides and social studies books home with them.  The test on the SOUTH will be this Thursday!  Keep studying!

XTRA MATH - Students are able to access XTRA MATH from home.  This might be a good activity to try while home due to the snow.

CANNED FOOD - The final day for the food drive is this coming Thursday.  Thanks to all of you who have helped with this endeavor.  Our class has met the goal of 100 items and are very close to making our next goal of 150 items!  Thanks for all your support to this worthy cause.

BOOK ORDERS - Book orders are due on Wednesday.  You can send your order in with a check to Scholastic Reading Club or can order online.

VALENTINES  - We are holding a Valentine's celebration on Friday.  If your child is choosing to participate, they must deliver a Valentine to EVERY student in the class.  (We have 19 students!)  Remember, they may not hand out any Valentines that include candy, yet they are able to bring in an extra snack for themselves if they would like.

Enjoy another day of snow!

Miss Finneran

FOOD DRIVE

We need your help! The fourth grade STUDENT COUNCIL is now accepting donations of non-perishable food items (cans and boxes - no glass, please!).  Our class is 3/4 of the way to reaching 100 food items!  All donations will support the Worcester County Food Bank.   Help us beat our school goal of 1 TON of food!

MATH NIGHT - Please join us!

Please consider joining us on Tuesday evening - January 26th for math night!  

I hope to see you there!